Penne With Zucca Food

PASTA AI FIORI DI ZUCCA (PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS)

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water, stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta-cooking water.
• Clean and rinse zucchini blossoms, removing the inner parts (stigma or anthers); coarsely chop the flowers.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir garlic in the hot oil until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir parsley, saffron, and reserved 1/2 cup of pasta-cooking water into skillet; stir to combine. Add zucchini blossoms and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle cornmeal into mixture and stir constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Gently fold penne pasta into zucchini blossom mixture and top with Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.

PENNE WITH ZUCCA

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat 2 Tbs. oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and anchovies. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften. Turn heat to high and add squash; toss for 5 minutes, or until tender and browned. Add salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cook penne according to package directions; drain. Return squash to high heat; add penne, parsley and remaining oil, and toss for 1 minute. Divide among four warmed bowls; top with bread crumbs and cheese. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

PENNE ALLA ZUCCA (JUST THE SAUCE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F Cut Butternut Squash in half and put onto a rimmed baking sheet. Smear butter onto the squash and bake for 30 min. After the squash has finished roasting cut it into 1 inch cubes and reserve. Cut tomatoes in 6ths and reserve. Cut (don't mince) garlic cloves into small rounds. Heat a large pan on medium-high and put 1 tablespoon butter and the 3 tablespoon of olive oil in the pan. Just after the butter has melted put the sliced garlic cloves in and sauté for 2 min. Put the cubed squash into the pan and let cook until the undersides are brown, about 4 min. Add cream and tomatoes and let simmer for 3 min. Stir in cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter, and milk, simmer 1 min. Add basil and salt to taste. Serve over Penne